Chapter 354: Kitamura's Childhood Friend?
The classmates in their class were much calmer than those in other classes. The one-week buffer period had been quite effective for the people in their class. Everyone didn't show too much surprise; at most, they just complained that the two of them had taken so many days off, enjoying themselves much more than those who had to attend classes.
Takasu Ryuji looked at the two and said helplessly, "You two had a blast, taking time off to go play in Chiba, but we had it rough here. For the first few days, we were constantly gawked at, and it only got better after the school issued a rule."
Usami also said, "This is the first time the school has had celebrities like you, so after discussion, they set a rule that no one is allowed to disturb your studies and daily life. Otherwise, they'll be directly called in by the Grade Director, and in severe cases, there might be punishment. I think this is also a plan for the future; if the school ever has celebrities again, they'll have a way to handle it."
Rubbing his chin, Kitamura Yusaku said with a smile, "That's right, from this perspective, you two have actually contributed to the school. How about we suggest giving you two a certificate of commendation?"
"I'd rather not."
Eriri slumped on the desk, saying weakly, "I don't want to come to school at all right now. Even if I won't be disturbed, the looks I got on the way in still made my skin crawl."
Patting Eriri's head, Kaede said, "This is the price of fame. You'll get used to it."
"I don't want to get used to it…"
Although Eriri looked very cute in her current state, Kaede wouldn't indulge her; these were all things she had to experience.
Fortunately, everyone at school was sensible. By noon, the atmosphere had greatly improved and no longer made people uncomfortable.
Eriri also recovered from her morning state, returning to her cheerful self. After eating, she walked around the school with Kaede's arm, spreading public displays of affection everywhere.
When they arrived behind the teaching building, they saw Togashi Yuuta and Takanashi Rikka, whom they hadn't seen in a long time.
When they first arrived, the two hadn't noticed them. Takanashi Rikka was striking her Evil Gods True Eye pose, saying to Togashi Yuuta, who was sitting on a bench, "Yuta, I feel like my power has reached another level today. Let me show you!"
Togashi Yuuta, meanwhile, was calmly eating his bento, saying, "Don't think I don't know, didn't you just get new colored contacts?"
"Ugh… That's not it! My magic power has gotten stronger! As the Dark Flame Master, you should be able to feel it!"
"Don't say that name! Come over here and eat!"
Seeing Togashi Yuuta explode, Takanashi Rikka shrank her neck and could only stop her antics.
With that movement, she saw Kaede and Eriri watching from not far away, and immediately took a defensive stance in fright: "When did you two appear? Teleportation magic?"
Togashi Yuuta was also startled. Seeing that it was Kaede and Eriri, he first breathed a sigh of relief, then became extremely nervous: "Um, Senpai, when did you two arrive?"
Kaede and Eriri exchanged glances and said with a smile, "Don't mind us, we heard about the Dark Flame Master, and so on."
"Ahhhhh! Stop talking about it! Ahhhhhh!"
Clutching his head, Togashi Yuuta said with a pained expression, "Don't make me remember that name again!"
"Yu… Yuta?"
Takanashi Rikka looked at the rampaging Togashi Yuuta, at a loss for words.
Eriri, seeing this situation, tugged at Kaede's sleeve and whispered, "Kaede-kun, let's go first. Let's not disturb them."
Although one was a current Chuunibyou and the other a former Chuunibyou, Eriri always felt that the two of them were a good match and didn't want to disturb them.
Kaede had similar thoughts. He nodded, and they left together… School life returned to peace. What Sawamura Sayuri had promised, that no media would disturb them, indeed came true.
Kaede and Eriri would also occasionally post pictures of their affection online. Coupled with the smooth serialization of their works, there were no flaws for anyone to pick at, making it impossible for anyone to criticize them.
It was the weekend at the beginning of May. After submitting the manuscript for the new volume to the Bunko, Kaede could relax for a while. Also, he and Eriri had worked hard to complete a chapter of the manga on Friday night, so today he decided to take a break and go shopping.
After having lunch somewhere and planning to go to the arcade for a while in the afternoon, Kaede received a call from Kitamura Yusaku.
"Hello, what's up? Oh, I'm out. Want to meet up? Introduce someone?"
Listening to Kitamura Yusaku on the phone, Kaede paused for a moment, looked at Eriri beside him, and after seeing Eriri nod, he said, "Okay, no problem. Send me the address, we'll come over now."
Then, Kaede received the address of a family restaurant.
Eriri looked at the address on his phone and asked, "Who is Kitamura going to introduce?"
"He said it's an old friend of his who's transferring to Toyosaki. He wants to introduce her to us, his friends, first, so she won't be nervous or awkward when she gets to school."
"Ohh~~ I see."
Eriri nodded, then showed a surprised expression: "Wait, a girl?"
"Yeah, he said she's his childhood friend."
"Emm~~~ Sounds interesting? Let's go, let's go!"
"Hey, don't rush."
Pulled forward by Eriri, Kaede said with a wry smile, "You're not thinking Kitamura and his childhood friend have something going on, are you?"
"Not really. Besides you, I'm the clearest about Kitamura liking Kano Senpai." Eriri said as she walked, "I'm just curious what kind of person Kitamura Yusaku would introduce to us in advance."
Kaede nodded, recalling for a moment.
He couldn't quite remember, but it felt like a rather troublesome character?
Well, whether it was a boy or a girl, Kaede didn't really care. Anyway, the so-called Toradora! plot had already gone completely awry, so it didn't matter who came. Maybe it could even act as a catalyst.
After all, it seemed that Takasu Ryuji and Aisaka Taiga's relationship issues had stalled?
Soon, the two arrived at the family restaurant. As soon as they entered, they saw Kitamura Yusaku and the others, and also saw the girl sitting next to Kitamura Yusaku.
However, Aisaka Taiga's expression seemed a bit subtle?